Sciatic neuropathy: clinical features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on sciatic neuropathy: clinical features: Clinical features Radicular pain and numbness Knee flexion weakness Ankle plantar flexion weakness (foot drop) Foot inversion weakness Reduced ankle jerk Features of severe cases Investigations Predictors of good outcome…
Clinical features
- Radicular pain and numbness
- Knee flexion weakness
- Ankle plantar flexion weakness (foot drop)
- Foot inversion weakness
- Reduced ankle jerk
Features of severe cases
Investigations
Predictors of good outcome
Treatment
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